Barry, dismissed after the Lions finished 0-16 this season, also was the Bucs' linebacker coach from 2001 to 2006. He replaces Gus Bradley, who left to join the Seattle Seahawks.

Redskins

ASHBURN, Va. -- Longtime Washington Redskins trainer Bubba Tyer, the team's last link to the George Allen era of the 1970s, retired for the second time Friday.

Tyer has been with the Redskins for 37 seasons, including 25 as the head trainer. He initially retired in 2003 but came back a year later when coach Joe Gibbs returned to the team. Gibbs gave Tyer the title of director of sports medicine, overseeing the training staff.

Super Bowl security

TAMPA-- Tampa-area law enforcement agencies are working with state and federal authorities to provide security for the Feb. 1 Super Bowl.

Police say visitors can expect the same heavy security typical of every Super Bowl since the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Assisting local law enforcement will be such agencies as the Florida Highway Patrol, FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Police say the security plan has been two years in the making.

Ticket master jumps in

NEW YORK -- The NFL and Ticketmaster announced Friday they joined forces on a service that will enable fans to buy and resell Super Bowl tickets online.

Fans who have tickets but can't attend the big game in Tampa, Fla., will be able to resell them through the NFL's official ticket exchange on NFL.com and Ticketmaster.com. Similarly, fans looking to buy tickets or upgrade their seats will be able to do so.